Another Newbie Numberplate Question

[tigerblade]

Is there a specific shade of yellow that the numberplate background has to be?  As long as it's not some funky derivative?  I'm having the backgrounds made up as vinyl decals and just want to make sure the color is right.

[sdiver68]

Make it a bright yellow wihtout too much of any other color in it (like green), or else they will yell at you at tech.  Ask me how I know.  Like Ducati yellow.

[Litespeed]

According to the guy that chastized me he would like to see school bus yellow for number plates on all bikes.  I suggested they put that in the rule book but I'm pretty sure that's not going to happen.  I was also told at the same time that RC51's were meant to be ugly when raced because you have to put your numbers up partially on the windscreen.  I can't wait to see how they want the numbers on the new R6 and Zx6's.

[spyderchick]

Larry Manor had me repaint my plate 2 years ago, because it was "green". It was actually bright yellow. So don't get all artistic, it'll cost you time later on. Have them make your vinyl in basic yellow.  

[Litespeed]

Mine was green too, but the spray can said flourescent YELLOW.  I guess the people at the paint places must be color blind.  I avoided any more conflicts by going white this year.  I'm just not sure which WHITE I need to use.  

[tigerblade]

 I was also told at the same time that RC51's were meant to be ugly when raced because you have to put your numbers up partially on the windscreen.  

Only in CCS...   :-/

I can read this number, can't you?   ;)

http://www.amasuperbike.com/showPic?src=/image/fontana/testjan03/5A5A7120.jpg&w=400&h=598

[tigerblade]

I wasn't going to get creative with the color; just making sure there wasn't an exact standard to follow.  I'll try to get as close to "school bus yellow" as I can.  

Thanks!

[spyderchick]

I can read this number, can't you?    

Tech person: What's that between the 8 and the 0?
Change that before you hit the track.

We luv CCS

[Eric Kelcher]

Yeah at 130+ mph that looks like 870 or 810 or 800. it is major pain to read in a crowd; one bike by itself or in 30 mph pack is not a problem.

[DRU2]

What about the 7's that look like 1's.Did you ever hear such a thing, they should of warned us in grade school!! :P

[Eric Kelcher]

not 7's that look like 1's but 1's that look like 7's. no serif allowed on numbers simple straight lined numbers only.   :P

On the number plate issue for ZX6R/ZX6RR and RC51 it has been decided and rules relaxed a little due to transponders being used. I don't know the exact terms or how it will be worded I am sure Kevin will get it out soon.

[tigerblade]

I have no problem with the number being easily read, but I think that some flexibility isn't such a bad thing.  "That other" organization seems to deal with it fine.  I may be racing both orgs and it would be nice to be able to have it set up the same for each and not take up half my windscreen with the numberplate.  :)

[tigerblade]

Tech person: What's that between the 8 and the 0?
Change that before you hit the track.

We luv CCS

I guess I could block off the air intake...  ;)

[Bernie]

I used to get scored as "162" instead of "762".  Someone in scoring finally asked me to put a little widget on the front of my sevens so that they didn't look like ones anymore.  I know my numbers aren't per the rule book any more, but if race officials ask me to do something.....

[Super Dave]

John Deere yellow always worked for me, when I used it.  More of a real bright yellow without being florecent.

[tigerblade]

Just got the Multi-Tech in yesterday.  Mwah-hah-hah!

[Nate R]

Ah! You're one of the lucky few!  :D

Seriously, a LOT of people have gotten a LOT of CRAP from Neil @ Multi-Tech. There was a thread on the WERA board about a month ago about it. I think at least 6-7 people responded with bad experiences, or know someone who had bad experiences there.

[tigerblade]

I read through the whole WERA thread but I had zero problems with M-T.  I've got a buddy who has a set for his RC and he had no problems, so I took the chance.  When I called, they said it would be a couple of weeks and asked if that was okay.  I'm just getting ready for Spring, so it was fine with me and they showed up right on time.  Everything looks to be in great shape; I can't complain.  

[RC51Racer]

tigerblade....have you looked at the 2003 rulebook (it's on the CCS home page)?  RC-51's can now put the numbers on one side of the intake.  But, they have to be on the scorers side.

Another note, before you get that bodywork all mounted, lowers have to be off for tech on the RC.

Just thought I'd let you know...

Mike...another RC racer

[tigerblade]

RC51Racer:

I just found out about the front numbers question the other day!  Woo hoo!   ;D

Regarding the lowers; I have 3 Dzus fasteners for each side.  What about the rear of the lowers?  I was thinking of making a bracket for another mounting point, similar to the stock bodywork?

What region(s) do you run?  


THANKS!

-Kris

[RC51Racer]

I run midwest....

I made the aft mounting points as well.  Last year they were bolts...this year they too will be dzus fasteners.....

RC-51's forever....... ;D

[tigerblade]

I run midwest....

I will be running Midwest/Great Plains too.  Probably run into you (hopefully not literally) sometime.   8)

[tzracer]

I run 2 dzus fasteners per side with no other mounts for the lower.

Only problem in the midwest is that your bike has to be scored from both sides. St. Louis runs counter clockwise (as viewed from above).

[RC51Racer]

Only problem in the midwest is that your bike has to be scored from both sides. St. Louis runs counter clockwise (as viewed from above).

Gingerman is the same, numbers would have to be on the left side of the intake.  I'm just going to leave mine where they're at, covering some of the windscreen.

Mike

[tzracer]

I will probably do the same. Otherwise how would you do it? Put numbers on both sides? Really doesn't look that bad and it is not a problem looking through the windscreen.

[Litespeed]

I have seen people put the numbers on both sides and put covers over the side they won't be using that particular weekend.  I tried doing that last year knowing that it had to be on the right and it didn't work.  Maybe I will bring the RC back out of it's unofficial retirement for some races this year.